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Neoga: The cast and crew of Neoga High School’s N.O.T. Theater are proud to present “The Addams Family”!

The Addams Family is the story of a devilishly delightful, close-knit family on the night their only daughter, Wednesday, reveals her engagement to a “normal” young man. This sends both families into a downward spiral laced with trickery, secrets, and amor! The characters’ dark, quick wit will keep you laughing as potions are drank, arrows are flung, and love triumphs! Gabe Henderson and Blair Banning star as Gomez and Morticia Addams. Wednesday will be played by both Brooke Rupel and Ellie Clark. Lucas Beineke will be played by Reece Ballinger and Josh Fraser is Lurch.

Tickets go on sale Monday 10/16/2017 in the Neoga Junior/Senior High School office during the hours of 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost: $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Seating is limited and all attendees must present a ticket. Tickets may be available at the door for that night’s show providing the show is not sold out.

The Addams Family opens on Halloween night at 7:00 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday, 11/1 with a free matinee (ticket not required) for senior citizens only at 12:30 p.m. Show times resume on Thursday, 11/2 at 7:00 p.m., Friday 11/3 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday 11/4 at 2:00 p.m. as well as a final performance at 7:00 p.m. that evening.

We just received results from the ILMEA auditions. Neoga is sending 13 students to the ILMEA District 5 Festival in November, with 4 of those being eligible for All-State. We will find out if any made All-State after the District Festivals are over. Congratulations!!

HS Chorus:

Brayden Cox

Gwen Fain

Gabe Henderson

Victor Ludwig

Brooke Rupel

HS Band:

Cassie Buescher

JH Chorus:

Matthew Cowger

JH Band:

Carter Davis

Ally Effner

Brooke Kenworthey

Myah Wright

Rylee Peterson

JH Jazz Band:

Shaylee Vondrak

We are very proud of all their hard work and look forward to the coming festivals.

News Highlights

For the third time, Neoga’s high school band is going to the IHSA State Girls Tournaments. For the band to be accepted, they had to submit a recording of them playing some of their pep band songs and a video of them playing at a game. Mr. David Roush the band director put together an amazing set list to record. From playing “Louie Louie” to “Enter Sandman” the band truly had a blast recording. They go against several schools, and only the best gets picked. This achievement makes them one of the best in the state who applied. They will be playing on November 10th in Bloomington, IL, at the Redbird Arena at ISU. Way to go, band!

Trooper Tammy Welborn from the Illinois State Police visited the high school Driver Education class Thursday to talk about the risks of distracted driving, DUI, speeding, and not wearing a safety belt. The student's participated in many hands on activities.

Get your student designed Neoga Warriors shirts now! All proceeds directly benefit Jr High students through activities planned by the Jr. High Student Council! T-shirts are a tri-blend cotton and are $16. Order directly from the website and pay no shipping by having your shirt delivered to the school! Shirts will be in before Thanksgiving break. Show your school spirit by purchasing your Neoga Warriors shirt! If you do not wish to purchase want a shirt, but would like to make a donation, you can do that too! Just simply click the donate button on the Custom Ink website! The Jr High Student Council appreciates your support.

Students at Neoga Elementary School have been collecting change to help Juan Seguin School in Houston, Texas. Juan Seguin was damaged by the floods caused by Hurricane Harvey. The students at NES raised $638.74 to help the students at Juan Seguin School. Ms. Thurston’s class and Mrs. White’s class were the top two classrooms who raised the most money. They will enjoy a pizza lunch! Many thanks to all the students and their families who supported this great cause.

2015-2016 Neoga High School Yearbook
The 2016 yearbook is on sale now for $45. This is the lowest price of the year so buy your yearbook now! Reserve your copy online today at jostensyearbooks.com or call 1-877-767-5217 to place your order. Don't delay, order today! Deadline is November 2nd .